John 3:16 – Page 2 – Grace Evangelical Society

Why Few Evangelicals Share Their Faith

July 28, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Evangelicals, evangelism, John 3:16, Repentance

I believe many Christians are reluctant to share their faith for two main reasons: They aren’t sure what a person needs to do to be saved. They think it at least includes their turning from their sins and deciding to follow Jesus, and they find it pushy to confront people about their sins and their

July 28, 2025

In Regard to Assurance of Eternal Salvation, How Can I Get Out of the Freak-Out Mode?

Assurance, Believe, Doubt, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ezekiel 18, Ezekiel 31, Faith, Fear, Fellowship, John 3:16, Lordship, Regain, Repent, Repentance, Salvation

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about assurance. It seems, with the emphasis by some teachers on repentance, assurance and lordship, ourquestioner finds himself in what he calls, “The freak-out mode!” This kind of non-free grace teaching can be confusing and anxiety producing. How can one regain assurance and stay out of this so-called “freakout mode”? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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Why You Shouldn’t Evangelize Like a Pro

July 25, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 John 5:13, Acts 2:38, evangelism, John 3:16, Jonah 3:3-6

I was taught evangelism in seminary by a very famous theologian and by a professional evangelist. Neither was crystal clear on what a person needed to do to be saved forever. The other day, Sam Marr, who’s been with GES since last October, showed me a magazine article on evangelism. The article was by a

July 21, 2025

Coming to Faith in Christ Through CRU

Assurance, Bob, Campus, Christ, Cru, Crusade, Ephesians 2:8-9, Faith, John 3:16, Philippe, Salvation, Secure, Sterling, Wilkin

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Phillippe Sterling are talking about their own coming to Faith in Christ for Eternal Salvation. For both, it happened through the mission work ofCampus Crusade. Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

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A Great Bookmark

July 18, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Assurance, evangelism, John 20:30-31, John 3:16

The Gospel of John is the only book written specifically for unbelievers, instructing them on how to receive eternal life. That is the purpose of the book (John 20:30-31). Eternal life is given to the one who believes in Jesus for it. It is a life they can never lose. This teaching is not common

May 21, 2025

Can Someone Have Assurance of Salvation if He Doesn’t Believe the Bible is Literally True?

Assurance, Believe, bible, Cognitive Dissonance, Genesis 1-11, John 3:16, Literal, Literally, New Earth, Old Earth, Salvation, Sanctification, True

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about belief related to the literal veracity of the Bible. Can a person who does not believe the Bible is literally true be assured of salvation? What are the alternatives, possibilities and pitfalls of not believing the Bible is literally true? Keep grace in focus!

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May 19, 2025

What Is the Relationship Between Dispensationalism and Free Grace?

Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism, Eschatology, Free Grace, John 3:16

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about the relation of dispensationalism and free grace theology. What is a dispensation and why is there a relationship to free grace – i.e. why do they seem closely akin to each other? How does this relation compare to other viewpoints in theology and perhaps different brands of free grace theology? Thank you for listening!

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May 5, 2025

Does God Love Every Person Equally?

Abiding, Ephesians 4:30, Equally, Friends, Galatians 6:10, God, John 15:14, John 15:9-10, John 3:16, Jude 21, love, Romans 9:13

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about God’s Love. Does God loveevery individual equally? Obviously, John 3:16 would indicate that He loves all people, but are there degrees to His love for different people? Does He love the righteous more than the wicked? We invite you to listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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Does John 1:12 Prove That Everlasting Life Is Not the Bullseye?

April 28, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - child of God, John 3:16, pluralism, postmodern relativism

I’m in the dinosaur club. I don’t use Facebook. But I have friends who do. Diane sent me a comment that was posted on a Free Grace discussion group: John 3:16 is a great verse for initial salvation. But John 1:12 is just as clear about how to become a child of God. We have

April 17, 2025

How are Some People Born Again in Acts Without the Holy Spirit Indwelling? Also: Does a Person Need to be Baptized to be Saved?

Acts 16:31, Acts 2:38, Acts 8:12-17, Baptism, Born Again, Holy Spirit, Indwelling, John 3:16, regeneration, Romans 8:9, Salvation

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are discussing the transitional nature of believer benefits in the book of Acts. In some parts of Acts, it seems that believers don't immediately receive the Holy Spirt, yet later they do. How do we explain this? – Thanks for listening and keep grace in focus!

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